Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role where you will shape how environmental crime and community issues are tackled across the district, while leading a dedicated and purpose-driven team.
About the role
This is far more than a management position – it’s your chance to make a visible and lasting impact on communities. As Community Action Team Leader, you will lead and inspire a team of Community Action Officers, driving a proactive, intelligence-led approach to environmental crime, anti-social behaviour and wider community concerns.
You will take ownership of how the service evolves, shaping prevention initiatives, enforcement strategies and awareness campaigns that genuinely improve residents’ quality of life. From overseeing pest control services to coordinating responses to environmental crime, you will ensure the council delivers a consistent, effective and victim-focused service.
You will collaborate closely with partners including the police, housing providers and community groups, often taking the lead in complex cases and high-profile issues. Your role will involve tactical oversight, decision-making and ensuring that all activity is compliant with legislation while remaining proportionate and community-focused.
This is a role for someone who thrives on challenge, innovation and leadership, and who is motivated by making communities safer, cleaner and stronger.
About you
You are an experienced professional with a strong background in environmental crime, enforcement or community safety. You bring proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop and guide a team to deliver outstanding results.
You have a strong understanding of relevant legislation and investigative practices, and you are confident applying these in real-world situations to achieve fair and effective outcomes. Your ability to assess risk, manage complex cases and make sound, defensible decisions sets you apart, alongside your commitment to a victim-focused approach.
A natural communicator, you build trust with ease, whether you are engaging with residents, working alongside partner agencies or presenting to senior stakeholders. You’re equally comfortable handling sensitive or confrontational situations, using negotiation and problem-solving skills to de-escalate and resolve issues positively.
You are highly organised and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality. You take pride in delivering excellent customer service and continually look for ways to improve how services are delivered.
Most importantly, you share a passion for public service and embody values of collaboration, accountability, respect and innovation. You are driven to make a difference and ready to take on a role where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on the community every single day.
The role is 37 hours a week, working within HDC's flexible working policy. The post holder will require vetting / DBS, prior to start of employment.
For further information, please call the Council on 01480 388388 and ask for Rob Mitchell in the Community and Housing Needs Team
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
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Apply
The closing date is 9am on 222 May 2026 and interviews will be held on 29 May 2026.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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